Apple urges staff to get vaccinated, stops short of mandating shots
Apple is ramping up its efforts to encourage employees to get vaccinated against coronavirus, though it's stopping short of making shots mandatory.
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Mike Peterson
Apple closes Apple Store in Charleston after employee COVID exposure
Apple has temporarily shuttered its Apple Store location in Charleston, South Carolina after more than 20 retail staff members were exposed to COVID-19.
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COVID delays Apple moving production away from China
Apple, Google, and others are having to delay or reduce plans to move manufacturing away from China, as the impact of the coronavirus makes governments increase border controls.
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William Gallagher
Apple ramps up staff COVID-19 testing, pauses 'Today at Apple' return plans
Apple is reportedly increasing testing for both retail and corporate employees and is planning on pausing a return to holding in-store "Today at Apple" sessions.
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Spain integrates Apple Wallet support for EU Digital COVID Certificate
Spain this week rolled out Apple Wallet support for the European Union's digital COVID certificate, allowing citizens to store the so-called COVID-19 vaccine "passport" on Apple devices.
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AppleInsider Staff
Foxconn beats on Q2 earnings, COVID & chip shortage may impact Q3
Apple partner Foxconn reported strong second quarter financial results, but says it will need to "wait and see" if a new surge in coronavirus cases will impact its Asia supply chain.
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Free AirPods offer incentivizes youth vaccinations in Washington, DC
In a bid to boost COVID-19 vaccinations, Washington, D.C., is giving free AirPods to children and students who receive their first shot at an eligible giveaway site.
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New York's updated Excelsior vaccine passport drops Apple Wallet support
New York's new Excelsior Pass, which documents vaccination status and will soon be required to enter many businesses in New York City, has dropped support for Apple Wallet.
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Australia delivers Apple Wallet support for COVID-19 vaccine certificates
Australians who received a COVID-19 vaccination can now carry around digital proof of inoculation in Apple Wallet thanks to new integration with the country's Express Plus Medicare app.
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Mikey Campbell
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